A very juicy and tasty kumato tomato salad layered with traditional red tomatoes and avocado drizzled with argan oil, white wine vinegar and lemon juice.
Kumato, originally from the Galapagos Islands, also known as the black tomato, its colour actually ranges from dark green to a deep brownish-red when ripe. Besides its markedly darker colour, the Kumato is much sweeter and has a intenser aroma than the regular tomatoes.

2 tsp Black sesame seeds

2 Kumato tomatoes

2 Vine-ripened tomatoes

1 Ripe avocado

Basil leaves

Sea salt and pepper

2 tbsp Argan oil

1 tbsp White wine vinegar

1 tbsp Lemon juice

Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan on medium-low heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until toasted. Remove from the heat and set it aside to cool.

Cut the tomatoes into even slices. Simply slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, cut into slices and remove the peel.

Arrange the slices of tomatoes and avocado and basil leaves on a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with argan oil, white wine vinegar and lemon juice. Sprinkle with toasted black sesame seeds.

The Kumato is striking! Is the kumato something you find in your markets or are you growing them? They must taste wonderful too made in jams or chutney since you mentioned they're sweeter. Beautiful styling, Angie. The tomato you garnished is beautiful, I'd like to learn how to do that!

Oh my, I've never seen this exotic-looking tomatoes before. How amazing that such a color ever existed and I hope I'm not the only one showing ignorance (please forgive me) here. There is no way, I could find that here in the States. That plate arrangement is such a beauty, Angie. You are amazing. Thank you and have a great weekend. :)

You've inspired me for my next salad Angie. I've never seen a black tomato, but if they are sweeter and more flavorful than a regular red tomato, I want to find some very soon! Love the presentation too Angie!

There are many varieties of tomatoes in the farmers market right now but I have never seen one this dark. It's beautiful mixed with the other varieties on the plate. We are enjoying fresh tomatoes every day during their season.

You took my breath away with this post Angie. Those tomatoes are the most beautiful things I've ever seen! Your garnish is amazing and your photos are fantastic. What a fresh and delicious dish! Thank you!

That is one gorgeous salad! I love Kumato tomatoes and sometimes can find them at the Growers' Markets. When I see them, I buy them. Argan oil? Have never heard of it until now. Just did some reading and see that it is used cosmetically as well. Need to investigate this further.

Love the beautiful display of this, it's wonderful. I've only recently started to like avocado, started with smoothies, but now I'm being more adventurous. I have to say i've never tasted Kumato before, sounds delicious!

Gorgeous tomato, avocado salad, Angie. Sad to say there is no chance that we can get these beautiful Kumato tomatoes here, in S. Florida, by no reason I couldn't make this refreshing salad. Pretty, as a 'picture' presentation, as well!

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